Saint-Barthelemy
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, grilled ribeye steak, rich venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the historical heritage of the region, the Gabriel Meffre Saint-Barthélémy Vacqueyras is a brilliant showcase of the Southern Rhône's rustic elegance. Sourced from select vineyards in the Vacqueyras appellation, this cuvée pays homage to the local history, drawing character from the sun-drenched terraces composed of rolled pebbles, clay, and sandy-gravel soils. The terroir imparts a distinct mineral depth and structure to the classic blend of Grenache and Syrah. Traditionally vinified with careful temperature control and aged to preserve the vibrant fruit profile while developing savory complexity, this wine embodies the warmth, spice, and garrigue-scented soul of the region.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1936 by Gabriel and Juliette Meffre in Gigondas, Maison Gabriel Meffre has evolved from a pioneering family négoce into one of the Southern Rhône Valley’s most influential estates. Now part of the Boisset Collection, the house manages estate holdings—most notably Domaine de Longue Toque, nestled against the jagged limestone ridges and scree of the Dentelles de Montmirail—alongside historic grower partnerships spanning Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Plan de Dieu, and the wider Rhône and southern France. Viticulture emphasizes sustainability and certified organic farming on estate parcels. Under long-tenured head winemaker Véronique Torcolacci, cellar vinification focuses on pristine varietal purity, judicious use of large-format oak, and parcel-specific selections. Benchmark labels encompass the terroir-driven Domaine de Longue Toque cuvées, the prestige 'Laurus' series aged in bespoke 275-liter oak barrels, and the classic Saint-designated Gabriel Meffre signature range.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache, Syrah